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EP Legal status: EP1966195

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Examination procedure22.11.2011Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase25.06.2008National basic fee paid 
25.06.2008Designation fee(s) paid 
25.06.2008Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
25.06.2008Renewal fee patent year 03
11.12.2009Renewal fee patent year 04
15.12.2010Renewal fee patent year 05
12.12.2011Renewal fee patent year 06
European patent granted08.02.2012
Opposition procedure09.11.2012No opposition filed within time limit published on 16.01.2013 
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